Sr. Manager, Operations Orangeburg, SC

Want to make an impact
Join us at a defining moment.



Were building the largest food manufacturing facility in our network a bold investment that will set new standards for scale technology and efficiency. This is a rare opportunity to play a critical role to build a site from the ground up shaping the people strategy culture and operations that will power our future.



Were looking for a builder. Someone who thrives in fast-moving ambiguous environments and brings an entrepreneurial mindset. This role requires agility curiosity and a hands-on approach. Youll be solving problems in real time building processes from scratch and creating a high-performing engaged workforce from day one. If youre driven by impact ownership and results this is your chance to leave a lasting mark.



The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for daily operations and enforces standards of Safety Food Safety Quality and Productivity of the Itasca Factory. The Senior Operations Manager ensures compliance with Ferrara quality and food safety policies procedures and applicable standards while overseeing day-to-day production and people management.

Ways you will make a difference
Oversee day-to-day production activities of finished goods to ensure smooth and efficient plant operation
Monitor safety quality and sanitation standards to ensure compliance with company standards
Ensure compliance of plant Quality Control programs to meet all Food Safety/Quality objectives in process reliability product quality product standards specifications and consumer complaint reductions. Monitor operations evaluate operation efficiencies and correct errors in a timely manner
Emphasize Continuous Improvement processes in all aspects of plant operation. Analyze and recommend improvements and modifications to improve overall plant operation efficiencies quality costs safety and sanitation
Develop and maintain key results and performance standards; conduct performance evaluations
Provide guidance support and coaching assistance as appropriate to maximize plant effectiveness and maximize operational effectiveness by regular communication with all support functions
Participate in long-term strategic planning identifying and defining issues affecting performance and making corrective action plans as well as forecasting expenditures and meeting budgetary requirements
Prepare reports documenting departmental activities
Assumes Plant Director responsibilities as needed